description Abbott's Sphinx Overview
Abbott's sphinx is a North American hawk moth, Sphecodina abbottii, in the family Sphingidae. Its caterpillars feed on grape and Virginia creeper, begin with a horn at the rear, and later develop an eye-like knob that resembles an eyespot. Mature larvae can occur in green-spotted or mottled brown forms, while the adult moth is less conspicuous; the species is of interest to observers of moths and field entomologists.
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What is Abbott’s sphinx?
Abbott’s sphinx is a North American hawk moth with the scientific name Sphecodina abbottii. It belongs to the family Sphingidae.
What do Abbott’s sphinx caterpillars eat?
The caterpillars feed on grape and Virginia creeper. Those host plants connect the species to vines and other climbing plants in its habitat.
How does an Abbott’s sphinx caterpillar change as it grows?
Young larvae begin with a horn at the rear, then later develop an eye-like knob resembling an eyespot. Mature larvae can occur in green-spotted forms.
Why does Abbott’s sphinx caterpillar look unusual?
Its rear horn changes into an eye-like knob as the larva develops. That visual change gives the caterpillar a distinctive appearance compared with many other hawk moth larvae.
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